What is happening to all the dogs?
The municipality’s attempts to reduce the stray dog population bring more questions than answers.
Overall, animal rights activists have been disappointed by the outcome.
“For the mayor to claim that there are ‘families’ ready to ‘adopt’ stray dogs is an insult to everyone who has worked tirelessly in dog rescue in Kosova and the surrounding countries,” said Doçiqi.
Ejupi, who works with children, believes that solving the issue begins with educating children on how to treat dogs.
The question now is not whether change is needed, but how long these dogs — and the city — must wait for an impactful and long-lasting resolution.
Jakob Weizman
Jakob Weizman is a freelance journalist from Denmark.
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